CONSOLIDATED PAPERS,INC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Whiting, Wisconsin

CONSOLIDATED PAPERS,INC is a pulp and paper facility situated at 2667 Whiting Road in Whiting, Portage County, Wisconsin. As part of the United States' pulp and paper sector, it represents a significant industrial operation within the region. The facility is classified under the pulp and paper plant type, indicating its role in the production of paper products from wood pulp. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Additionally, the facility may be subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The pulp and paper industry is known for its high water and energy usage, as well as potential emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. The facility's location in Wisconsin, a state with a strong industrial base, places it within a context of environmental oversight and community engagement. Its operational status as an active plant underscores its ongoing contribution to the local economy and paper supply chain.

The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Wastewater from pulping and papermaking processes can contain high levels of organic matter, suspended solids, and chlorinated compounds. The facility's proximity to the community of Whiting and the surrounding Portage County area necessitates robust environmental management to mitigate potential impacts on air quality and water resources.